Definition of dentition
1 : the development and cutting of teeth
2 : the character of a set of teeth especially with regard to their number, kind, and arrangement — see tooth illustration
3 : teeth
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Origin and Etymology of dentition
Latin dentition-, dentitio, from dentire to cut teeth, from dent-, dens
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Illustration of dentition
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